“A liberal arts education best prepares you for a job where you’re dealing with a whole host of subjects, because you can draw on the skills you learn and apply them in so many ways.”
Lives in: Essex Junction, VT
Major: Political Science
What work looks like: “My primary objective is to work to reelect the Governor. As Campaign Manager, that includes everything from setting strategy, fundraising, and doing media relations, to working with other candidates who share the Governor’s vision, budgeting, and more. Previously, I served for four years as the Governor’s press secretary and a senior policy advisor.”
What he loves about it: “No day is ever the same. In the world of politics, there are always new challenges and opportunities.”
What he gained from a liberal arts education: “I’m a big advocate for getting a liberal arts education. It helps create well-rounded citizens with a diverse set of skills. When you work for a governor, you deal with all sorts of issues, from economics to human services, natural resources, and more. A liberal arts education best prepares you for a job where you’re dealing with a whole host of subjects, because you can draw on the skills you learn and apply them in so many ways.”